Redmi 10A to offer fingerprint sensor, dual-camera setup

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Jan 31, 2022

ASUS has officially teased its new lineup of laptops, confirming that the Tianxuan 3 series gaming laptops will be officially announced on 11th February in China.

Further, the company has also revealed that the popular virtual group A-SOUL will serve as the ASUS Tianxuan series’ brand ambassador. The group consists of five idols — Ava, Bella, Carol, Diana, and Eileen.

The company has also confirmed that the brand’s own “Heavenly Chosen Ji” will join the A-SOUL group to form “Heavenly Chosen Tong Meng” and more details related to this development will be revealed at the official launch event on 11th February.

Coming to the ASUS Tianxuan 3 series gaming laptops, even before the official launch, the company has now started taking reservations for laptops in China. The product’s landing page on JD.com has revealed some key details about the upcoming laptops.

As for the configuration, the upcoming gaming laptops under this new series will come powered by the Intel Core i7-12700H processor, which brings six large cores and eight small cores, with a turbo frequency of up to 4.7GHz.

The device will come packed with 16GB of 4200MHz DDR5 RAM and 512GB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. The laptop will also have Arc Flow fans to keep the temperature in check.

It will have a 15.6-inch Full HD and 2.5K display with support for a 144Hz and 165Hz refresh rate. It will likely have support for NVIDIA RTX 3050, 3050 Ti, 3060, and 3070 dedicated graphics card and will have support for output to multiple types of displays. The laptop offers RGB Keyboard, Dolby Atmos sound, and more.

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Lenovo Legion 135W PD 3.1 charger for gaming laptops officially announced

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Jan 31, 2022

Lenovo of gearing up to launch new gaming devices in the coming weeks or months, including a smartphone, tablet, and laptop. Now, ahead of the launch of these new devices, it has launched a new charger in the market.

The Lenovo Legion 135W Charger is high-end compact-shaped charger from the brand for the 2022 Legion branded gaming laptops that the company is set to launch soon.

The Lenovo Legion 135W Charger, as the name itself indicates, comes with 135W charging speed, a USB Type-C connection, and support for Power Delivery aka PD 3.1.

For those who are unaware, Power Delivery 3.1 was announced last year by USB-IF Association and this new standard adds Extended Power Range (EPR) to increase the charging power of the charger from a maximum of 100W in PD3.0 to a maximum of 240W.

The company had released new Legion-branded gaming laptop at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) earlier this month and the upcoming 7000P and 9000P laptops from the brand are also set to coming with 135W USB-C PD charging support.

As of now, Lenovo has not announced pricing details nor the availability details for this new Legion 135W PD 3.1 Charger. However, since new laptops are expected to go on sale soon, this one too should go on sale in the coming weeks in China.

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Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Note 11 India price tipped

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Jan 31, 2022

Xiaomi has confirmed to launch the Redmi Note 11S in India on February 9. The device is expected to be accompanied by Redmi Note 11. Ahead of their official announcement in the country, a tipster has disclosed the price of these handsets.

According to Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh), the Redmi Note 11S will either start at ₹16,999 or ₹17,499 in India. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 will cost ₹13,999 or ₹14,499 for the base variant.

If the aforementioned price tags are true, then these smartphones will be costlier than their predecessors at launch. For the unaware, the Redmi Note 10 and the Redmi Note 10S started at ₹11,999 and ₹14,999 respectively.

Talking about specifications, the Redmi Note 11S is near identical to the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G. Hence, we even consider it as a better deal since it offers more value than the Pro 4G for the price.

The phone has a 90Hz 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Helio G96 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 13 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

Whereas, the Redmi Note 11 features a 90Hz 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 13MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 13 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

TCL 305 launched with Helio A22, 5,000mAh battery, 13MP dual cameras

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Jan 31, 2022

Earlier this month, TCL announced as many as six new tablets and a couple of new phones such as TCL 30 V 5G, TCL 20 Pro 5G and TCL 20B. Now, it has unveiled the TCL 305 handset in Europe. Here is all the information on the specs, features, and pricing of the TCL 305.

TCL 305 specifications and features

The TCL 305 has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 450 nits of brightness, and 269ppi pixel density. According to TCL, the handset offers an 89.11 percent screen-to-body ratio. The device comes preinstalled with Android 11 (Go edition).

The teardrop notch display of the TCL 305 includes a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The rear side of the device has a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and an LED flash. The handset supports photography modes such as bokeh, panorama, HDR, and 30fps 1080p video capture. The rear shell of the device has a fingerprint scanner. The TCL 305 also supports face unlock.

The TCL 305 is powered by the Helio A22 chipset and 2 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It is equipped with up to 64 GB of storage. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot. It is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that promises up to 41 hours of 4G talk time. The TCL 305 supports other features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

TCL 305 pricing and availability

The TCL 305 carries a price tag of 205 euros (~$229). It comes in two colors such as Space Gray and Atlantic Blue.

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Redmi K50 Super Cup Exclusive Edition with 512GB storage tipped to launch soon

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Jan 31, 2022

Xiaomi recently shared a teaser poster hinting at the arrival of the first smartphone from the Redmi K50 lineup and some of the key features of the upcoming flagship device have already been revealed.

The company is expected to launch four models in the lineup — Redmi K50, K50 Pro, K50 Pro+, and K50 Gaming Edition. Now, a new report claims that there will also be a Redmi K50 Super Cup Exclusive Edition smartphone.

The leak also reveals that the Super Cup edition will come with 512GB of internal storage. Apart from this, not much is known about the K50 Super Cup Exclusive Edition smartphone at this time. However, some key features of the upcoming Redmi K50 series have already been leaked online.

It has been confirmed that the top-end smartphone in the lineup will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, which is powering most of the flagship smartphones launching this year.

The phone is also equipped with Dual VC chambers to keep the temperature in check and will also have support for 120W fast charging technology. The Gaming Edition model is said to be equipped with JBL dual speakers, an AAC 1016 ultrawide-band x-axis motor.

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The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will feature a 6.67-inch OLED 2K display and will be powered by a 4,700mAh battery. As for the camera configuration, there will be a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 13-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 2-megapixel tertiary lens. On the front side, the device will feature a 16-megapixel selfie snapper.

If the leaks are to be believed, then the other three models in the lineup are equipped with the Snapdragon 870, Dimensity 8000, and Dimensity 9000 chipsets. All the smartphones will come running the Android 12-based MIUI 13 operating system.

As per the reports, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will be the first smartphone in the lineup to get launched, most probably in the coming days. We expect to get more details from the company in the coming days.

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Apple iMac Pro to have design similar to 24-inch M1 iMac and pack M1 Pro/Max chipset

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Jan 31, 2022

Apple has been revamping its lineup of computers to be powered by the Apple Silicon processors and the next device up for the upgrade from Apple is the iMac Pro which is expected to launch in a few months.

According to the new report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, it has been reiterated that the upcoming iMac Pro from the technology giant will come with a revamped design and upgraded specifications.

It is said that the 27-inch iMac Pro will feature a design similar to the 24-inch iMac which is powered by an M1 chipset. There have been reports claiming that the device may feature a Mini LED backlighting for the display and have a 120Hz refresh rate.

Internally, the device is expected to come powered by the recently announced M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets from Apple, the same processors that are powering the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models launched last year.

While there has not been any official communication from Apple regarding this upcoming iMac Pro model, reports indicate that the product could get launched in early 2022, probably at the Spring event.

Apart from the Apple iMac Pro, the company is gearing up to launch several new products throughout this year, including the AirPods Pro 2, M2 chipset, new MacBook models powered by a new processor, and much more.

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Vivo Y33s 5G launch imminent, specifications, images, and pricing emerge

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Jan 31, 2022

Last month, a Vivo phone with model number V2166A was approved by China’s 3C certification site. A reliable tipster had claimed that it will be debuting in the Chinese market with the Vivo Y33s 5G moniker. It will be different from the Helio G80 powered Y33s, which is a 4G LTE device. The handset has now emerged in the product library of China Telecom through which its specifications, images, and pricing have been revealed.

Vivo Y33s 5G pricing, release date (rumored)

As per the China Telecom listing, the Vivo Y33s 5G will be available in variants like 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,599 Yuan (~$251), 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,599 Yuan (~$251), and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,699 Yuan (~$267).

It will come in colors like Nebula Blue, Fluorite Black, and Early Snow Dawn. The listing states that it will be available for buying in China from Feb. 12.

Vivo Y33s 5G specifications (rumored)

The Vivo Y33s 5G has a 6.51-inch LCD panel with a waterdrop notch. The screen offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system on the back. It runs on Android 12 OS, which is likely to be overlaid with Vivo’s UI.

The Y33s 5G is fueled by the Dimensity 700 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. It comes with 128 GB of native storage and microSD card support. It includes a 5,000mAh battery, which is expected to carry support for 18W charging. The device measures 164 x 75.84 x 8.25mm and weighs 185 grams.

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Huawei Nova Y9a launched with pop-up selfie camera, full-screen display

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Jan 31, 2022

Huawei has silently announced the Huawei Nova Y9a smartphone in South Africa. The trend of pop-up selfie camera phones has almost gone since most smartphones available in the market either sport a punch-hole or a waterdrop notch display design. The major attraction of the Nova Y9a is that it is equipped with a pop-up selfie camera, which allows it to sport a full-screen display devoid of any notch or cutout. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Nova Y9a.

Huawei Nova Y9a specifications and features

The Huawei Nova Y9a features a 6.63-inch notch-less IPS LCD display that offers 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The company claims that it offers a 92 percent screen-to-body ratio. The pop-up camera module houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

The rear shell of the Nova Y9a has a round-shaped camera module that houses a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper with a 120-degree FOV, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. The handset offers photography features such as super night mode, EIS, and 1080p video shooting.

The Nova Y9a is a mid-ranger powered by the Helio G80 chipset. The device ships with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in UFS 2.1 storage. There is an NM card slot onboard for additional storage. It runs on the older Android 10 OS with EMUI 10.1 on top. Like other Huawei phones, the Nova Y9a lacks Google apps and services.

The Nova Y9a has a 4,300mAh battery to keep the lights on. The device carries support for 40W SuperCharge fast charging technology. It offers connectivity features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The handset measures 8.95mm in thickness and weighs 197 grams.

Huawei Nova Y9a pricing and availability

The Huawei Nova Y9a is landed in South Africa with pricing of ZAR 6,499 (~$417). The handset is also heading to markets in the Middle East and Middle Asia. It comes in three colors like Space Silver, Sakura Pink, and Midnight Black.

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Tecno Spark 8C launched with 90Hz display, 5,000mAh battery

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Jan 31, 2022

Tecno Spark 8C is the latest Spark 8-series smartphone to go official. In September 2021, the company unveiled Spark 8, which was followed by Spark 8P in October. The Spark 8 Pro debuted in November and Spark 8T was made official in December. Now comes the all-new Spark 8C packed with mid-range specs such as a 90Hz display, a Unisoc chipset, a big battery, and 13-megapixel dual cameras.

Tecno Spark 8C specifications and features

The Spark 8C has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device runs on Android 11 OS and HiOS 7.6 skin. It is equipped with an LED flash assisted 8-megapixel front-facing camera.

The rear camera unit of the Spark 8C has a 13-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture. It is assisted an AI lens and an LED flash unit. The camera module also houses a fingerprint scanner. The Spark 8C supports photography features such as the bokeh effect, AI scene recognition, panorama, HDR mode, AR stickers, and 1080p time-lapse photography.

The official listing of the Spark 8C has no information on its processor. Speculations are rife that it is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset. The device comes with 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which seems to support 10W charging.

The Spark 8C comes with other features such as DTS surround sound, extended RAM, microSD card slot, and NFC. The handset sports an impressive rear design, and it comes in multiple colors such as Turquoise Cyan, Magnet Black, Iris Purple and Diamond Grey.

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Motorola MA1 Android Auto dongle sold out in a jiffy in its first sale

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Jan 30, 2022

Motorola‘s MA1 dongle which offers wireless Android Auto to cars was launched a few days back and its launch inventory was quickly sold out on Amazon. The Motorola MA1 dongle is the first Google-certified dongle for wireless Android Auto in cars, and it had a rapturous reception with more consumers desirous of having the product. There will be restocking of the Amazon inventory and today, target.com also provides the opportunity for customers to get their dongles via its platform.

SGW Global is the company producing the Motorola-branded dongle and it seems it is doing everything to meet rising consumer demand for the dongle. SGW says all bottleneck issues affecting the restocking of the MA1 on Amazon will be resolved quickly and the platform will resume taking orders. The wireless form of Android Auto looks like an exciting proposition and this could be part of the reasons for the surge in demand for the MA1 dongle. The wired form of Android Auto limits the speed of charging, hence the wireless option comes with convenience and other premium features like faster pairing and the crowdfunded AAWireless.

Android Auto is an optimized version of the Android platform for seamless use in a moving vehicle. It offers hands-free and minimal interactions between the driver and his smartphone so the driver can keep his eyes on the road. The MA1 dongle will therefore provide added functionality and enhanced hands-free operations of the app.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 promo video and marketing images leaked online

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Jan 30, 2022

Samsung’s flagship offerings for 2022 are expected to be unveiled on February 9. However, that has not stopped a raft of leaks relating to the Galaxy S22. The latest leak is a promo video for the device together with some marketing images of the device. The new leaks indicate that there may not be any slowdown in the buildup to the launch of the Galaxy S22 lineup.

A South Korean tipster tweeted the promo video and marketing images of the S22 showing that three models will debut in the S22 lineup namely the Galaxy S22, the Galaxy S22 Plus, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra which is the highest model in the lineup. The Galaxy S22 will have a 6.1-inch display, while the Galaxy S22 Plus sports a 6.6-inch screen, and the S22 Ultra comes with a 6.8-inch display. There are no new details from the leak, however, as much has been said about the Galaxy S22 series including the camera setup, display, battery, chipset, and memory configuration.

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A previous leak had indicated that pre-orders will begin on February 14, while sales commence on February 25. Going by the massive hype that has trailed the Galaxy S22 series, there is a possibility of limited availability so the early birds will certainly get the available units.

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Google’s tablet division is on a recruitment spree; a new Pixel tablet on the way?

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Jan 30, 2022

There seems to be some degree of seriousness in the plans of Google to deliver an Android tablet going by recent decisions the company has made relating to hiring an expert for a new division to oversee the project. Google has made overtures to smartphone manufacturers to start building hardware for the Android tablet while the tech giant is also pursuing the development of the Android 12L software infrastructure which is targeting tablets and foldable devices. The Android 12L is a mid-cycle update to enhance the functionality of the tablet device.

Google has now gone a step further to offer a new job opening for a Senior Engineering Manager, Android Tablet App Experience, which is seen as the team lead in the new division for the Android tablet. In the job description for the position, Google says it believes that the future of computing is shifting towards more powerful and capable tablets, which is in line with Google’s research direction. Industry watchers feel that Google could have pursued the Android tablet development when the iPad first surfaced more than a decade ago.

The new division for the development of the Android tablet certainly has its work cut out. It has to work rapidly to deliver products that could sway consumer apathy away from the project. It is several years away from the development and it remains to be seen what will be the roadmap for fast-tracking development within the Android tablet segment. Google may have to provide sustained investments and draw the best technology to catch the attention of a skeptical market. Google’s second effort at an Android tablet needs to go the whole hog.

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Samsung edges Intel to lead the semiconductor market in 2021

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Jan 30, 2022

The latest Counterpoint Research report on the semiconductor industry in 2021 has shown that Samsung made strong gains to outshine other chipmakers to the top position, taking Intel off the perch in the process. The semiconductor industry is still reeling from the downturn that coincided with the coronavirus pandemic and had seen massive chip shortages affecting several segments of the tech manufacturing chain.

There is also a seeming proxy war between China and the United States, with both countries announcing entity lists that affected some chipmakers. There were changes observed from the previous year in terms of the overall revenue outlook. However, Samsung remained strong with excellent showings in both logic IC and memory segments as its niche offerings. Other manufacturers in the lineup include SK Hynix, Micron, Qualcomm, and NVIDIA.

The details from Counterpoint show that Samsung trumped Intel in DRAM and NAND flash market performance, with major smartphone chip manufacturers and GPU vendors also having an impressive 2021 performance. The top 15 chipmakers accounted for $421.5 billion in revenue for 2021, indicating a 7.4% improvement from 2020. Samsung’s 2021 chip revenue was $81.3 billion, up by 30.5% from its 2020 revenue.

Counterpoint is projecting that the chip crisis could extend beyond H1 2022 although there are indications that the situation is improving rapidly. In addition, there had been some infrastructural improvements that will become visible from 2023 when new foundries come on board. Samsung will hope to continue churning out strong results, going forward, and would hope to sustain its top position, as it expands its operations.

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The world’s second USB-C iPhone is waterproof but could only sell for $3k

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Jan 30, 2022

Apple’s iPhone has remained an iconic and hugely functional smartphone, with huge followership across political and economic divides. When design engineer Ken Pillonel decided to replace the lightning connector of an iPhone X with a USB-C port, he ended up selling what was called the world’s first-ever USB-C iPhone for $86,000. That was a massive buy for the new device which was seen as a collector’s item, hence its high price. Pillonel’s feat has inspired a few other persons, one of which was Gernot Jobstl, who tweaked the iPhone further to provide waterproof protection as well as USB-C charging support. Jobstl’s prototype was thus the second-ever iPhone with the USB-C port.

The reception of the new iPhone was however not as elevated as its predecessor. It was sold for $3,000, which is far below the price of its predecessor. It seemed that the device touted as the world’s first waterproof USB-C iPhone could not generate enough traction to sway collectors or users to the propriety and functionality of the device. Jobstl had showcased the operation of the modified iPhone X with USB-C charging in a YouTube video, stressing his plans that support for the device could engender further research on similar projects.

The auction of Jobstl’s USB-C iPhone X saw a lone bidder getting the smartphone at $3,000, and this was certainly below the expectation of its producer. The functionality of the USB-C waterproof iPhone could have done it in, as it has several limitations. The absence of fast charging, lack of bidirectional charging, as well as the fact that it lacked any guarantee, all contributed to its seeming rejection by the market. Officially, it is also unlikely that Apple will shift to USB-C charging support in upcoming models, as portless charging is a direction that some OEMs are currently exploring.

Apple’s recent MagSafe technology and other tech innovations point to the possibility of having iPhones that may not even need the lightning port for charging. Therefore, enthusiasm for a waterproof USB-C iPhone may not generate any traction as seen by the almost zero reception from the Jostl innovation.

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Former Lenovo Mobile head & Xiaomi VP Chang Cheng leaves Xiaomi

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Jan 30, 2022

Former Lenovo Mobile head and Xiaomi Group vice-president Chang Cheng has reportedly left the company. The tech guru had joined Xiaomi in January 2020 leaving his former position as Lenovo’s VP and head of the mobile division.

In an official statement to NetEase Technology, Xiaomi officially confirmed the exit of Cheng. The statement also revealed that he left for personal reasons and that the company understood and respected personal wishes.

Cheng was officially announced to have joined Xiaomi by Lei Jun on the first working day of 2020. His job schedule involved mobile phone product planning. At that time, Chang Cheng had expressed elation that joining Xiaomi is the most beautiful expectation. However, the recruitment wasn’t without any controversy.

After Cheng was unveiled by Xiaomi, Lenovo had issued a statement saying that the company and all executives have signed a non-compete clause. The company then applied for labor arbitration. It is reported that in October of that year, the Labor Dispute Arbitration Committee announced the ruling on the case where it was decided that Cheng will continue to perform the non-compete obligation and pay 5.25 million yuan liquidated damages for breaching the non-compete obligation.

In response, Chang Cheng’s attorneys issued a statement that they would file a lawsuit with the court against the ruling, which has not yet come into effect due to the appeal.

It was reported recently that Xiaomi’s founder and chairman Lei Jun had retired from the company but he was quick to issue a statement that there was just a readjustment in the board which saw him step down as the head of the electronics division.

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Forget 10,000mAh Powerbanks, This Man Created a 27 million mAh Powerbank that can Power Your TV

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Jan 30, 2022

With the trend of unremovable batteries in laptops and smartphones, power banks have become quite essential to one’s daily carry in their backpack. At first, consumers were looking for 5000 mAh battery packs, then 10000 mAh, and then 20000 mAh, as our electronics become more and more power-hungry. Well, one Chinese influencer has taken power banks to another level as he has now created a 27 million mAh power bank from scratch.

Chinese electronics handyman influencer, Handy Geng, recently published a video on his Weibo and YouTube, titled “I Made a 27,000,000 mAh Portable Power Bank”. In the video, he satirically mentions that he is fed up with his friends having bigger power banks than him, and he wanted to show that he had the biggest and longest-lasting battery of them all.

From the construction of the power bank, it seems like the man bought himself a huge flat battery pack, similar to those you would find on the bottom of an EV. He then protected the battery pack with a silver metallic casing to make the design resemble much of a power bank albeit enlarged.

27-million-mah-power-bank-casing — 27,000,000 mAh Power Bank Casing

Next was to set up the input and output charging ports, the mad lad installed 1 input charging port with 60 output charging ports that support up to 220V of electrical potential voltage.

He demonstrated that with his newest “invention”, this power bank can now charge up to 20 devices ranging from smartphones, tablets, and laptops at the same time.

In addition, with the power bank’s high 220V voltage rating, it can also support charging a TV, a washing machine, and an electric induction cooker pot, all at once with no major short circuits.

27-million-mah-power-bank-with-tv-washing-machine — The power bank powering a TV and washing machine at once

However, due to comedic and exaggerated purposes, the power bank is no longer portable due to its sheer size. But hey, at least when the power is out, this power bank can now save the day with its humungous capacity.

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Huawei Squeezes into Top 10 Most Valuable Brands of 2022 among 500 Other International Brands

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Jan 30, 2022

Earlier this week, Counterpoint Research had revealed that Huawei had dropped out from the Top 5 smartphone brands market share in China as of Q4 2021. Compared to its 23% market share in Q4 2020, the company now only holds 7% of the smartphone market in China, shrinking to three times smaller than the previous year. Despite this, Huawei’s value as a company as a whole did not decline. Instead, the company’s value has now grown into becoming the top 10 most valuable brands of 2022.

Huawei-tweet — Huawei Retweeted a ranking of the world’s top 10 most valuable brands in 2022

On Twitter, Huawei recently retweeted a report from Brand Finance, one of the world’s leading brand valuation consultancies headquartered in London. In the Twitter post, Huawei mentions that despite many unforeseen challenges faced by the company, it had managed to improve its rankings in the world’s most valuable in 2022. For reference, the company was ranked the 15th most valuable brand of 2021, however in 2022, the company managed to jumped 6 spots and became the 9th most valuable brand of 2022 among 500 other international brands. Huawei was to be valued at 71.2 billion USD.

As for the report from Brand Finance, it can be accessed via brandirectory.com. From the report, it was concluded that Apple is the most valuable brand of 2022, with an estimated valuation of 355.1 billion USD. Coming in as runner ups are the 3 other US tech giants, namely Amazon valued at 350.3 billion USD, Google at 263.4 billion USD and Microsoft at 111.9 billion USD.

As for other tech companies, Samsung is ranked 6th valued at 107.3 billion USD, Facebook is ranked 7th valued at 101.2 billion USD and Verizon was ranked 10th most valuable brand of 2022 valued at 69.6 billion USD.

So how did Huawei manage to increase its brand value despite facing supply issues because of the US sanctions? Well, although Huawei’s smartphone market share fell drastically, Huawei’s other businesses are facing exponential growth. Ever since Huawei got restricted by the US sanctions, the company has been branching out into other businesses, such as Smart TVs, Smartwatches and Smart Electric Cars as well.

huawei-aito-m5 — Huawei AITO M5 Smart EV Promo Poster

Huawei collaborated with the famous car manufacturer, Seres, to launch its premium hybrid electric smart car series, AITO, with the first model being the AITO M5. Huawei Executive, Richard Yu mentioned that by diversifying Huawei’s product catalog to include cars, its retail business could survive in China, as the profit margins per unit for cars are generally higher than its premium smartphones. Richard also boldly claims that “With the appeal of the Huawei AITO M5 smart cars and paired with its countywide sales network, Huawei will be able to sell 300,000 smart cars in 2022.”

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Razer Symphony headrest with a built-in customizable RGB lighting launched

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